Hi can i have the part number for the front mounts? Thanks. I wanted to replace both mounts on my rav too. Your thread will be a big help.

 

Part numbers:
52380-42082 (rear)
52380-42071 (front)

The rear diff mount is cake. Put a jack on the diff, remove 4 bolts. Replace mount.

The front mount can be replaced in under an hour. I did it by disconnecting the muffler, moving the exhaust over. Unbolting the sub-frame from the car. Remove one trailing A-arm to give me a little more flexibility. Remove the rear mount. And remove drive shaft (if I recall right). The nose of the diff will come down enough to get at it...

Replacing one mount works if your rear just started clunking. If it's been clunking a worn out rear mount literally wears the rubber (too much throw) in the front mount...

I've reproduced these and with the help of some Rav4world members, went through the process of installing bushings... Eventually we decided that most people want to replace the entire mount, as shops were charging more than what I charge for the entire mount, just to replace the bushings...

cb1000rider@yahoo.com

Here's my page on this stuff - just photos of what we've been working on:
My Pics

 

Rather than disturb the fuel tank, I moved the diff frame back. I can't say that I would recommend this tho. It was a real bear to get it back far enough and then back into place. And afterwards, a 4-wheel alignment is a must. The bolt holes allow too much movement to be sure it's in the same place when you're done.

 

cb1000rider,you say about the rear clunking

when i change gear and drop the clutch i get a clunk from the rear
If i release the clutch smoothly, i dont hear it

what would i need to do for rectifying this
and whats worst case scenario?

sorry if this isn't related
Thanks
Mark

 

Mark, it's related.

What's happening is shown in this video:

It's usually a combination of mount fatigues - meaning the rear mount gets worn, it causes a lot of flexibility in the front mount, which then gets worn out, and you get that bang/clunk on hard shifts. Sometimes the motor mounts can contribute.

I don't think I've ever heard of this problem blowing up the driveline, so I think (in general) that it's just annoying. To fix it, I recommend replacing both the front and rear mounts - and I'm not trying to upsell you here, I honestly can tell you that replacing one doesn't usually get it done. Again, see the video, the entire nose of that diff is shifting around and causing a clunk.

 

Wow Thanks!
Yeah when in the cockpit I get a thud, sometimes a double thud

So the garage says they need the car for a couple of days to sort the problem

Is changing the 2 mounts a big job?

 

Changing the rear mount is cake. 15 minutes. You need a jack.
The front mount is a pain and clearly there are several ways to get it out. I've done it once myself and once paid someone to do it. Both times, about 45 minutes.

I did it by:
1) Drop the exhaust out of the way , rear muffler to the side, remove rear subframe from the unibody, remove one control arm, this gives you enough room to get the front mount out...

It may not be the only way or the best way.

If you need the mounts, please email - I'm not on the forum much: cb1000rider@yahoo.com

 

Hi Sleeveless98 here,
I have a 98 4dr AWD Rav and am going to change the rear differential mount of which the rubber is no longer connected to the metal, but I don't know my part number so I can not identify which is the right replacement part. Can anyone help?
Thanks.

 

REAR
52380-42082

FRONT
52380-42071